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  • Colonel John Gonzales, 51st Fighter Wing commander, provides remarks during a POW/MIA Recognition ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 16, 2020. The POW/MIA Recognition Day serves as a symbol of the nation’s concern and commitment to resolving the fates of prisoners, missing, or those unaccounted for following World War II and the conflicts that followed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Denise Jenson)

    Unforgotten Heroes: Osan honors POW/MIA Day

    Team Osan commemorated our nation’s prisoners of war and those missing in action during a POW/MIA Memorial ceremony on base, Sept. 16, 2020.

  • I felt Powerless to #BeThere to “Protect my Ohana”

    I will never forget the devastating shock. I had no idea she wanted to die—she was smart, beautiful, and quite hilarious. She had expressed excitement about her spring break trip to California to see the Broadway play, Hamilton. Our family was struggling, but what could have made her feel like this?
  • A 60th Air Mobility Wing C-17 from Travis Air Force Base, California, support a Transport Isolation System operation at Joint Base Pearl-Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, July 17, 2020. A team of Airmen from several commands rapidly executed a Transport Isolation System in support of a COVID-19 bio-containment aeromedical evacuation mission. This is the first time the TIS was utilized in the Indo-Pacific area of operations. The TIS is an infectious disease containment unit designed to minimize contamination risk to aircrew and medical attendants, while allowing in-flight medical care for patients afflicted by a disease. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

    JBPHH supports first Indo-Pacific aeromedical evacuation mission for COVID-19

    When an active-duty service member tested positive for the coronavirus, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam stood ready to ensure the patient reached Travis Air Force Base safely.
  • Two B-1B Lancers, assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., conduct a flyover before landing at Andersen AFB, Guam, July 17, 2020. The Bomber Task Force is deployed to Andersen AFB in support of Pacific Air Forces’ training efforts with allies, partners and joint forces. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett)

    B-1s return to Indo-Pacific, conduct bilateral training

    Air Force B-1B Lancers returned to the Indo-Pacific region to conduct bilateral Bomber Task Force operations out of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 17.
  • Japan Ground Self Defense Force paratroopers board a C-130J Super Hercules

    Green light, Go: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conduct jump training from Yokota C-130's

    Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan, and paratroopers with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 1st Airborne Brigade, conducted a jump training mission over the Ojoji drop zone, Japan, July 8 and 9.“Bilateral trainings are important because it enhances our warfighting capabilities,” said Capt. Nick Bonner, 374th
  • First Lt. Arielle Heald, 15th Wing Legal Office assistant staff advocate, and Capt. Christopher Piha, Pacific Air Forces weapons system support branch chief, along with U.S. Army Spc. Cantrell, not pictured, rendered first aid to a Honolulu Police officer who was involved in a motorcycle crash at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 9, 2020. The officer is recovering from her injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Benjamin Aronson)

    Police officer saved by military members

    On June 24, Honolulu Police Department Officer Star Shelton merged onto Interstate H-3, when she collided with a truck that threw her off her motorcycle.
  • Airmen execute open water rescue training.

    Guardian Angels support NASA launch

    The 58th Rescue Squadron’s Guardian Angels assigned to Nellis Air Force Base made up the three-team Space Flight Support Force distributed amongst Patrick AFB, Fla., Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, in support of the historic launch. 
  • UNC Honor Guard moves a transfer case

    United Nations Command honors fallen Korean War heroes

    A rare, solemn silence lingers over a normally bustling flightline. The stillness of the runway temporarily fades as a vehicle slowly bypasses spectators rendering salutes and clutching their hands over their hearts, awaiting troops returning from combat. Coming to a halt, the automobile unveils six service members, but instead of walking out to fanfare for a heroes’ welcome, these members were transported by pallbearers in a United Nations Command flag wrapped casket and recognized for their ultimate sacrifice: dying from the Korean War in the wake of the conflict’s 70th Anniversary.
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    Global Hawks return to Yokota to provide continuous support to joint partners, allies

    Pacific Air Forces will conduct a rotation of RQ-4 Global Hawks to Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 30, from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to ensure continuous operations in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s reconnaissance requirements. The rotation of Global Hawks, owned by the 319th Reconnaissance Wing Det. 1 to Yokota Air Base provides a stable location from which the platform can operate when inclement weather in Guam, including typhoon activities, historically hinder readiness.
  • U.S. Air Force Pararescue Airmen prepare for NASA’s SpaceX Demonstration Mission 2 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 26, 2020. In preparation for the historic launch of a manned crew into space, several units from Team Hickam assisted the deployment of U.S. Air Force Guardian Angel Pararescue forces from the 58th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada as part of Task Force 45, facilitated by 45th Operations Group, Detachment 3, Human Space Flight Support located at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin Baxter)

    Team Hickam supports NASA’s Human Space Flight program

    Team Hickam provides ready forces to support a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and that reaches well beyond air, land, and sea.
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